Government Programs Coordinator

Description

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Appleton, WI

Full-Time | Hourly, Non-Exempt | $23.50–$24.50 per hour

Home Campus: Appleton (APL) | Regular Regional Travel Required

Help Strengthen Communities. Build Meaningful Partnerships. Make an Impact.

Are you someone who enjoys building relationships, staying organized, and making sure important programs run smoothly? Do you thrive in a role where no two days look exactly alike and your work directly supports people in your community?

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is looking for a Government Programs Coordinator to help strengthen the partnerships and programs that connect individuals and families with the food and resources they need.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, relationship-driven professional who enjoys working with community partners, coordinating multiple priorities, and finding solutions that make a difference.

About the Opportunity

As our Government Programs Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting food assistance programs, including The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

Based at our Appleton campus, you'll work closely with food pantries, community organizations, distribution partners, and internal teams to help ensure programs operate effectively, meet requirements, and reach the people who depend on them.

This role offers a great mix of community engagement, program coordination, relationship building, and hands-on problem-solving. Some days you'll be visiting partner sites, while others you'll be coordinating deliveries, supporting program reporting, or helping individuals access FoodShare benefits.

What You'll Do

Build Strong Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with food pantries, distribution sites, and community partners.
• Visit partner locations throughout the service area to provide support, answer questions, and help strengthen program operations.
• Serve as a trusted resource for partners, helping them navigate program requirements and address challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support food distributions, partner engagement, and community needs.

Keep Important Programs Running Smoothly

• Coordinate activities and deliveries for government food assistance programs, including TEFAP and CSFP.
• Help ensure partner sites meet program requirements through site visits, monitoring, documentation, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate program records, reports, and data to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, Food Resources, and other teams to keep programs on track.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to community partners.

Connect People With FoodShare Resources

• Help individuals across Wisconsin understand and access FoodShare benefits.
• Provide telephone assistance, application support, and connections to available resources.
• Guide individuals through application processes and assist with required documentation.
• Support accurate reporting while protecting confidential information.

FoodShare responsibilities are expected to account for approximately 20 hours per week through September 30, 2027. After that, the position is expected to focus primarily on government programs and partnership coordination, based on organizational and program needs.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, approachable, and motivated by meaningful work.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and experiences.
• Can juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities while keeping the details organized.
• Take initiative, follow through on commitments, and enjoy solving problems.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with individuals, community partners, and groups.
• Are comfortable working with data, maintaining records, and learning new technology.
• Enjoy a balance of independent work, team collaboration, and time out in the community.
• Can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food and want to contribute to that mission.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but we also value relevant professional experience and transferable skills.
• Experience in program coordination, community outreach, nonprofit services, government programs, compliance, case management, administrative coordination, or similar work is a plus.
• You'll also need proficiency with Microsoft Office, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area. Organization-provided or rental vehicles are generally used for work-related travel.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed. The role also involves occasional warehouse or distribution activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Why Join Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin?

At Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, our work is about more than distributing food. It's about building relationships, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact: Help ensure food assistance programs reach people who need them.
• Build lasting connections: Work alongside dedicated community partners and organizations across Wisconsin.
• Enjoy variety in your work: Balance partner visits, program coordination, community engagement, and administrative responsibilities.
• Grow your skills: Gain experience in government programs, compliance, nonprofit operations, and partnership development.
• Be part of a mission-driven team: Collaborate with people who care deeply about the communities we serve.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're someone who enjoys connecting people, coordinating programs, and turning details into meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and help us build stronger partnerships, more effective programs, and a healthier, hunger-free Wisconsin.

Apply today!

Employment with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position. 

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against applicants or employees based on age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, arrest or conviction record, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.